When is the best time to go to Walvis Bay

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Walvis Bay, Namibia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Walvis Bay weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Walvis Bay are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Walvis Bay January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 2mm 6.3hrs 14.2hrs

The climate in Walvis Bay during January can be summarized as warm and very dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Walvis Bay, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Walvis Bay and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Walvis Bay with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Walvis Bay weather in January »

February

Walvis Bay February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 2mm 6.3hrs 13.6hrs

February in Walvis Bay is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Walvis Bay, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the summer in Walvis Bay and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Walvis Bay with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Walvis Bay weather in February »

March

Walvis Bay March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 5mm 6.3hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Walvis Bay is characteristically warm and very dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Walvis Bay, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

March is in the fall / autumn in Walvis Bay and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Walvis Bay with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Walvis Bay weather in March »

April

Walvis Bay April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 1mm 6.7hrs 12.3hrs

Walvis Bay's weather in April is typically mild and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Walvis Bay, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Walvis Bay and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Walvis Bay with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Walvis Bay weather in April »

May

Walvis Bay May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 1mm 7.5hrs 11.8hrs

May is a very dry month in Walvis Bay and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Walvis Bay, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Walvis Bay and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Walvis Bay with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Walvis Bay weather in May »

June

Walvis Bay June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 1mm 7.6hrs 14.2hrs

Mild and very dry weather often prevails in Walvis Bay during the month of June

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Walvis Bay, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Walvis Bay and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Walvis Bay with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Walvis Bay weather in June »

July

Walvis Bay July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 0mm 7.4hrs 13.6hrs

July in Walvis Bay is generally arid with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Walvis Bay for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the winter in Walvis Bay and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Walvis Bay with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Walvis Bay weather in July »

August

Walvis Bay August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 0mm 6.6hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Walvis Bay is characteristically mild and very dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Walvis Bay for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the winter in Walvis Bay and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Walvis Bay with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Walvis Bay weather in August »

September

Walvis Bay September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 0mm 6.1hrs 12.3hrs

Walvis Bay's weather in September is typically mild and very dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Walvis Bay for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the spring in Walvis Bay and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Walvis Bay with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Walvis Bay weather in September »

October

Walvis Bay October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 0mm 6.6hrs 11.8hrs

October is a very dry month in Walvis Bay and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Walvis Bay for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the spring in Walvis Bay and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Walvis Bay with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Walvis Bay weather in October »

November

Walvis Bay November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 1mm 6.9hrs 14.2hrs

November in Walvis Bay is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Walvis Bay for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Walvis Bay and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Walvis Bay with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Walvis Bay weather in November »

December

Walvis Bay December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 0mm 6.8hrs 13.6hrs

December in Walvis Bay is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Walvis Bay, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

December is in the summer in Walvis Bay and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Walvis Bay with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Walvis Bay weather in December »

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Walvis Bay weather stats

Walvis Bay weather statistics
Hottest month: February 22.2°C 72°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: June 7.6hrs
Coldest month: August 18°C 64.4°F
Wettest month: March 5mm 0.2ins
Warmest sea: February 17.7°C 63.9°F
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